The fungus is diagnosed in almost every third people on the planet.The most common type of this disease is onychomycosis - damage to pathogenic nail plate microflora.Most of the time, the infection is located on the leg thumb, as it is constantly subjected to mechanical effects (rubbed in shoes), which is why microcracks appear on the nail.They are the "entry gate" for the pathogen.If the first symptoms of onychomycosis are detected, treatment immediately is required.Without timely therapy, the thumb fungus will spread rapidly to the neighboring healthy areas and become a source of pain when walking and an unpleasant smell of feet.
Causes and symptoms of infection
You can get the nail fungus when using infected things or when contacting the surface in which the sick person walked.Therefore, doctors insist on wearing rubber slippers in a sauna, bath or pool and also forbid to wear other people's shoes, socks or socks.
The following factors may increase the probability of onychomycosis:
- non -compliance with personal hygiene;
- work in places with high humidity;
- Cleaning of rare shoes and washing underwear;
- reduced immunity;
- Skin damage to the toes.
In addition, the risk of obtaining a nail fungus increases the presence of nail plate pathologies.Anomaly of keratin, dystrophy, inflammation or nail deformation layer - all this contributes to the rapid reproduction of pathogenic microflora.
The manifestation of onicomycosis
The main signs that the nail on the foot thumb was attacked by a fungal infection, it is said: it is said:
- Small cracks and a change in nail plate color;
- acute pain by pressing the nail;
- constant itching between the fingers;
- burning under the nail;
- redness of the skin on the finger;
- unpleasant smell of feet;
- A sputum feeling as you walk in closed shoes (sneakers, boots, shoes).
In some cases, when pressed in the nail underneath, white liquid can be released - the life of the vital activity of pathogens.It is often used as a sample for laboratory analysis, which allows to determine the type of infection pathogen and the degree of its development.
Important!
It is impossible to heal the fungus at an advanced stage and preserve the nail.It will collapse completely in the treatment process and will have to be cultivated in a new one.
Fungal infection therapy in the thumb nail
You can fight Onychomicosis in the foot thumb in two ways - drugs and popular medicines.Each option has its advantages and resources;Therefore, before starting treatment, you need to consult a doctor.Only the doctor will say what type of therapy will be effective in a specific case.
Drugs for nail plate ringworm on the leg thumb
Drugs for the treatment of onicomycosis are available in the following ways:
- Sprays;
- creams;
- varnishes;
- Great.
The difference between them is in the application and composition method.Dermatologists often prescribe complex therapy, which includes the use of various types of medicines.For example, spray on the surface infected with subsequent nail treatment with varnish or cream is popular.
Antifungal sprays
Sprays (aerosols) have several advantages compared to other forms of medicines:
- The contents of the bottle is applied to the thumb nail without contact, which reduces the likelihood of spreading the infection to healthy areas;
- The active components of the drug are sprayed not only on the nail plate, but also in nearby tissues;
- The spray can is equipped with a dispenser that allows you to control the consumption of the drug;
- When wearing antimicus aerosols in socks or shoes, there are no traces;
- Sprays do not cover nail and finger skin with a dense movie and do not delay moisture, which is the main favorable condition for the spread of the fungal dispute;
- The substances in the composition of aerosols have a drying property and a deodorant effect.
Important!
Against -indications for the use of sprays was the individual intolerance of the components in their composition.During pregnancy and during breastfeeding, you need a medical appointment.
Creams of excess homicosis
Creams are no less effective than aerosols, but have a significant less - inconvenience of use.After processing the nail plate, with their help, you need to wait for a while, while the active components are absorbed by the keratin layer.If you immediately mark or put socks, the product will be stained and there will be no benefits with it.
The substances that make up the funds violate the membrane of the fungal cells and lead to the cessation of the reproduction of the pathogen.The treatment of the first and second stage of onychomycosis can take one to 2.5 weeks.Advanced form of the disease requires more drug use - from 20 days to two months.
All medications are used according to a scheme:
- The foot is steam cooked in water with the addition of soda;
- The nail should be cut every time, cleans with a file.If you have a decorative coating, you will be removed with acetone;
- A small amount of cream rubs gently on the nail plate.
After processing the thumb, you need to wait 5 to 10 minutes until the medicine dries and absorb the layer of keratin.
The procedure is repeated three times a day, with a 4 hour interval.The minimum duration of therapy is 1 week.
Varnish Antimations
Glacks to treat fungus on the nails are a quick -dry liquid mixture and covers the plate with a thin breathable layer.The advantages of using this form of medicine include:
- the penetration of active components, even in the smallest cracks in the nail;
- drying speed;
- Simplicity of application;
- It contains no toxic substances;
- hides a harmful type of nail;
- protects against the spread of fungal disputes for healthy areas;
- High efficiency (pathogenic microflora begins to die on the second day of the drug).
All varnishes are used according to the same scheme.At first, the nail is clean, a layer of keratin and an old medicinal film are removed from it.Then the varnish bottle sections and their contents are applied to the nail plate with an applicator.
Important!
Therapeutic varnishes cannot be used simultaneously with decorative.Cosmetics create a dense movie that does not go through the air and promotes the growth of the fungus in the structure of the nail plate.
Nail fungus patch
With the brilliance impregnated with an antimicultural composition, you can get rid of the fungus only if it is at the early stage of development.They protect against the dissemination of pathogens to neighboring areas, help to soften the nail plaque and complement the use of other medications well.Their main disadvantage was that they are poorly kept on the skin and usually peeled during the walk.Therefore, it is better to use them at home and arrest only the thumb.
It is better to use a patch at the same time using sprays or creams.Therefore, the maximum therapeutic effect will be achieved.
Spending is applied as follows:
- The fabric tape with a medicinal substance is taken from the film and attached to the nail.If necessary, it is cut in the form of a finger;
- The patch is changed every day before bed;
- The minimum duration of therapy is 12 days.
While using a patch, it is necessary to ensure that moisture is not under it.To do this, you can make small holes on the fabric tape with a needle.You need to stick a patch just 20 minutes after cooking the water with soda.
The nail fungus on the thumb: treatment with folk remedies
Doctors do not approve of onicomycosis therapy with "grandmother" agents, but do not deny that traditional medicine is able to get rid of the disease.If a person has decided to treat the fungus of nails at home with makeshift means, need tests, identify the stage of development of the disease and consult a dermatologist.It is especially important to visit a doctor in advance if onychomycosis appears in a child.
Traditional medicine offers various methods to combat the fungus:
- Commissiones;
- Ointments -tas -yourself;
- Bath mixtures;
- Decals to rinse the feet.
The main advantage of using non -traditional means is accessibility and naturalness.However, all of them are not devoid of against -indications and side effects, which should be found in advance.
Antifungal compresses
Compresses are easy to use and cover not only the nail on the thumb, but also the intergial zone and the bottom of the foot.They can be used as an independent remedy against ringworm and in combination with pharmaceutical drugs and other recipes for traditional medicine.
Below are the most popular methods to prepare compresses that use positive criticism of doctors and visitors to medical forums:
- HREN COMPRIMES.The root of the plant has an antimicrobial and antimic effect.To prepare the compress, you will need to take 100 grams of the rhizome and grind it in a blender or pass a meat grinder.The resulting porridge is mixed with half teaspoon of 9% vinegar and then wrapped in several layers of gauze.The bandage is attached to the side of the thumb and fixed with a simple adhesive plaster.A finger of the wool is placed on top.You need to use a compaction for 40 minutes per day for 2-3 weeks.With the frequent contact of rabban juice with the skin, inflammation may appear;Therefore, after removing the dressing, the foot is completely upset and dry;
- Cleaner.The grass has the same properties as hell.For compression, you need 300 grams of a fresh plant passed by a meat grinder.To prevent juice from spreading along the foot, you need to add some flour to the folder.The thickened mass is wrapped in gauze and attached to the fingers with a plaster or curative fabric.At the top, you need to curl several layers of movie and put a finger of the hot foot.As Celandine is considered a poisonous plant, the duration of use of a compress is only 15 minutes.After removing the dressing, the leg is caressed in warm water with a teaspoon of soda.It is necessary to treat nail fungus on the leg thumb for 2-3 weeks;
- Herbal Compresses.For their manufacture, you need to take multiple plants - chamomile, calêndula, celandina and nettles.In a teaspoon of each gram (dry or fresh - it doesn't matter) is mixed in ceramic dishes and spilled with a pile of alcohol.When the grass mixture is saturated, it is squeezed, connected to a tablespoon of garlic juice and wrapped in gauze.The compress is applied to the thumb for 15 to 20 minutes, after which the foot is rinsed.It is necessary to be treated using this method for at least 7 days.
Important!
Compresses with acetic acid and celandine are not suitable for the treatment of young children, nursing and pregnant women.
Effective ointments of onychomycosis with their own hands
The preparation of ointments at home for many seems to be a difficult process, but it is not in fact.Making a local antifungal medicine is very easy.The most popular medicine is the ointment of the Calêndula.For her, you need to take:
- Base (glycerin, vaseline or natural butter) - 1 tablespoon;
- Fresh Calenndula-50-80 GR flowers;
- Some drops of sage essential oil.
Calêndula flourishes steam in warm water, after which they live in the blender.Then they are mixed with the base and the essential oil.The finished mixture is wrapped in planted film and placed in the refrigerator for a few hours.The refrigerated ointment is stained on the thumb nail 3 times a day to a complete recovery.A bandage is applied from top or sealed with a fabric adhesive.
If there is no calendula in hand, it can be replaced:
- Celandine;
- nettle;
- thyme;
- rabban.
Instead of sage oil, vinegar essence, garlic juice, onion or lemon is suitable.The most important thing is before using the product to verify the absence of an allergy to its composition.It is also important to remember that Celandine and vinegar are against -indicated for children under 3 years and pregnant women.
Antifungal baths to stop
The baths not only can heal onychomycosis, but they can also soften thick skin of the feet and speed up nail plate regeneration when the old keratin layer begins to exfoliate.In addition, the essential oils added to the steaming feet will be eliminated from itching and made for the legs to smell please.
Below are 5 sets of ingredients that need to be added to a hot bath to get rid of nail fungus:
- 50 ml of celandine juice, 3 drops of orange essential oil, a tablespoon of soda;
- 100 gr.salts, juice of a lemon, a glass of a strong chamomile decoction;
- 3 drops of tea tree essential oil, 4 crushed garlic cloves, 2 tablespoons soda;
- 3 drops of lavender essential oil, 100 gr.salt, a tablespoon of vinegar;
- A glass of grass decoction, a large onion juice, 3 drops of lemon essential oil, a tablespoon of chopped garlic.
These ingredients are taken for 3 liters of hot water.They are added to the liquid where the feet will vaporized.The bath should be taken once every 3 days, treating the legs with medicines or ointments prepared by yourself.
Stop Rinse Decations
Herbal decoctions are not an independent remedy for fungal treatment.They are used as an addition to the main course of onychomycosis therapy or to prevent an infectious disease.
Decals are prepared from such plants:
- oregano;
- mint;
- Canadian yellow root;
- calendula;
- Celandine;
- Burdock (root);
- Yarrow.
Three tablespoons of one or more herbs are spilled with a liter of boiling water boiled over low heat for 15 to 20 minutes.After decoction, it cooled up to 40 degrees and spilled into a thin stream in a basin with two liters of warm water.It is not necessary to filter it.After rinsing, you need to clean your legs, cut your nail into the thumb and treat it with a drug.It is recommended that the procedure be repeated daily.